Dr. Niepa's lab studies the physicochemical mechanisms that regulate microbial growth in various settings. These mechanisms remain poorly understood for reasons linked not only to the versatility of the microorganisms but also to the challenge of designing new platforms to study or control them. The mission of the μBiointerface Lab is to develop translational-research programs that elucidate these mechanisms by designing sustainable control strategies for microbes relevant to health, industry and the environment.